Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Radish, sliced | 350 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Spinach, chopped | 260 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Asafoetida | 0.5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Ghee | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 80 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Wash, trim, and cut the sliced radish and chopped spinach into even pieces.
- Warm the ghee in a wide pan; bloom the cumin seeds and ginger, then add turmeric.
- Add the vegetables and asafoetida; turn them carefully through the seasoning.
- Sprinkle in the water and rock salt, cover, and cook on low heat until tender but not waterlogged.
- Uncover for the final minutes, folding gently until excess moisture evaporates and the seasoning clings.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian sabzi tradition)
Radish Spinach Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta: keep chilies absent and favor coriander. Kapha: reduce fat and leave the finish drier.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Radish Spinach Sabzi
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (180g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 41 kcal | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 6.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | 2.0 g |
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 5.1 g |
| Calcium | 54.4 mg | 98.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.67 mg | 3.02 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.4 mg | 65.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.4 mg | 56.7 mg |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 602 mg |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 476 mg |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.43 mg | 0.78 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 17.3 mg | 31.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 189.8 µg | 343.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.92 mg | 1.66 mg |
| Vitamin K | 174.4 µg | 315.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.42 mg | 0.76 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 82.0 µg | 148.3 µg |
| Choline | 11.1 mg | 20.1 mg |
